Results 4,221-4,240 of 4,782 for speaker:Olwyn Enright
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Olwyn Enright: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. I compliment my Fine Gael colleague, Deputy O'Dowd, on the consistent hard work he has done in this area. The episode of "Prime Time" that was broadcast last Monday was harrowing and frightening. It highlighted the appalling neglect and, in effect, abuse of elderly people in our society. The core of this issue is that we do not know how...
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Olwyn Enright: One or two Members on the Government side might remember it.
- Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Given that the circumstances of that time are well-documented, the Members on the other side should know about the matter, even if they do not remember it. Legislation was eventually passed at that time. If one checks the record, one will learn that regulations were drawn up, although it is obvious that they were not enforced. That is the kernel of the problem under discussion. Given that the...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Jun 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is reason to change the provision in respect of definition of absence for the purpose of qualifying as a non-resident for tax purposes. [18360/05]
- Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)
Olwyn Enright: I move amendment No. 57: In page 15, line 3, to delete "2 persons" and substitute "three persons".
- Written Answers — Science Education: Science Education (31 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the Irish Council for Science, Technology and Innovation will produce an annual report on the state of science education here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12949/05]
- Written Answers — Central Vetting Unit: Central Vetting Unit (31 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the resources available to the central vetting unit; the number of applications for vetting being processed by the unit each week; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18377/05]
- Written Answers — Central Unit: Central Unit (31 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if third level college students on courses where a placement with children or vulnerable adults is necessary, are being vetted by the central vetting unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18378/05]
- Written Answers — Central Unit: Central Unit (31 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Question 458: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if all new teachers and other staff at schools are being vetted prior to employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18379/05]
- Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: I move amendment No. 25: In page 9, between lines 18 and 19, to insert the following: "(2) In addition to subsection (1) and notwithstanding section 34, the Agency shall publish at six monthly intervals a report detailingâ (a) its activities in respect of the previous six months, (b) the progress which it has made in discharging its functions, (c) its target objectives for the next six...
- Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: I move amendment No. 26: In page 9, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: "9.âWithin three months of the commencement of this Act and at regular intervals thereafter (at least six monthly intervals) the Agency shall organise information and consultation events with persons resident in the vicinity of the Grangegorman site.".
- Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: The purpose of amendment No. 26 is to ensure, notwithstanding what Deputy O'Sullivan said about proper consultation with the people nominated to the groups, that regular consultation takes place with all the members of the community. I ask that the first proper consultation would start within three months and take place every six months after that, with information provided to residents in...
- Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: I support all three amendments but particularly amendments Nos. 10 and 12 which are more detailed. In response to previous amendments the Minister said the main purpose of the Bill was to provide educational and health facilities. The legislation presents us with a unique opportunity. We spend much time talking about access to third level education and many improvements have been made in this...
- Grangegorman Development Agency Bill 2004: Report Stage. (31 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: It would be a start.
- Written Answers — Export Credit Refunds: Export Credit Refunds (25 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her Department's position regarding the abolition of export credit refunds by the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17334/05]
- Written Answers — Beef Industry: Beef Industry (25 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the discussions she has had with the EU Commission regarding the SBP overshoot; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17294/05]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when payments of the slaughter and special beef premium will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17658/05]
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when payments under the slaughter premium and special beef premium will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [17487/05]
- Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (25 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Question 219: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position with regard to the remedial works scheme at Clontarf Road, Tullamore, County Offaly; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that work has been approved for this scheme for over three years and that tenders are approved; the reason no further progress has been made to date; and if he will...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 May 2005)
Olwyn Enright: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he intends to introduce the advocacy service for persons with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17187/05]